In 1961, the Elvis Presley movie "Wild in the Country" opened in Memphis.

In 1969, Brian Jones quit the Rolling Stones, to be replaced by Mick Taylor.

In 1974, Rick Wakeman quit Yes, although he would rejoin Jon Anderson and the gang two years later.

In 1982, Simon and Garfunkel were reunited for their first concert tour in a dozen years. They launched a nine-date European tour in Paris.

In 1984, Paul Young headlined at the Prince's Trust Gala Ball in London's Royal Albert Hall.

In 1987, this was the third day of rioting in EAST Berlin as East German fans gathered near the Berlin Wall to listen to outdoor rock concerts in WEST Berlin. Genesis performed this day.

Also in 1987, Randy Travis won four major honors at the 21st annual Music City News Awards at Opryland. The Statlers were named Entertainer of the Year, and Reba McEntire won best female vocalist.

And in 1987, Yogi Horton -- Luther Vandross's drummer since 1981 -- jumped to his death from the 17th floor of a New York City hotel after telling his wife he was tired of working in Vandross's shadow. As a sessionman, Horton had also played with Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight.

In 1993, the Houston Chronicle reported that the late Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh was obsessed with Madonna. No comment from the Material Girl.

In 1995, Michael Jackson's new single "Scream" debuted at No.5 on Billboard's singles chart. It was the highest debut ever for a single.

Also in 1995, rocker Eddie Money made a surprise guest appearance on "The Late Show With David Letterman."

In 1998, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison were joined at a London church by Elton John, Sting, Billy Joel, Peter Gabriel, Neil Tennant, Kevin Godley and Dave Gilmore for a memorial service for Linda McCartney. She'd died two months earlier of breast cancer.

And in 1998, limo driver Franco D'Onofrio sued former employer Mariah Carey in New York City -- claiming she failed to pay him and reimburse him for expenses. A Carey spokeswoman said D'Onfrio was fired because his license had been suspended.

In 1999, Def Leppard kicked off the release of its latest album, "Euphoria," with a free concert at Wal-Mart in San Antonio, Texas.

Today's musical quiz:

In interviews with the media, James Darren credits his guest appearances on this TV series with revitalizing his singing career. What show? Answer: "Star Trek: Deep Space 9." Darren had a recurring role as hologram Vic Fontaine, a 1960s-era Las Vegas lounge singer.

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(June 9)

Today's musical birthdays include guitarist Les Paul, who was born in 1915 (age 87); the late Johnny Ace was born in 1929; the late Jackie Wilson was born in 1934; Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord in 1941 (age 61); Mitch Mitchell, drummer with the Jimi Hendrix Experience, in 1947 (age 55); and Uriah Heep bassist Trevor Bolder in 1950 (age 52).

On this day in music history:

In 1970, Bob Dylan received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Princeton University.

In 1991, David Ruffin of the Temptations was laid to rest in Detroit. Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder sang, and Michael Jackson paid for the funeral. At the service, fellow Temptation Eddie Kendricks was arrested for failing to pay child support.

In 1992, outraged Texas lawmen called for a ban on rapper Ice-T's song "Cop Killer." Warner Bros. Records reacted by saying it was committed to freedom of expression. Later in the year, it dropped the rapper from the label.

In 1993, Don Henley, Sting and Paul McCartney were among the 21 people to receive the first annual Earth Day International Awards.

Also in 1994, TLC's Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez was arrested in Alpharetta, Ga., in connection with the fire that burned down the mansion of her boyfriend, Atlanta Falcon Andre Rison.

In 1996, a Los Angeles judge dismissed an arrest warrant against Rob Pilatus -- formerly one-half of the lip-synching duo Milli Vanilli -- after the musician turned up at a rehabilitation clinic. The warrant had been issued after Pilatus disappeared from the drug treatment center, where he'd been ordered to stay for six months for assaulting a woman.

In 1998, Ronnie Spector testified in a New York Supreme Court lawsuit against her ex-husband, Phil Spector. She and the other Ronettes were suing Spector for unpaid royalties they claimed they were owed.

In 1999, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and former Fugee Lauryn Hill was inducted into the alumni Hall of Fame at Columbia High School, her old high school, in Maplewood, N.J.

In 2000, Mary J. Blige launched "The Mary Show," her 44-city summer tour, with a two-day engagement at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles.

Today's musical quiz:

How old was Steve Howe of Yes and Asia fame when he first began playing the guitar? Answer: 12.

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(June 11)

Today's musical birthdays include the late jazz drummer Shelly Manne, who was born in 1920; James "Pookie" Hudson of the Spaniels in 1934 (age 68); Joey Dee of Joey Dee and the Starlighters in 1940 (age 62); Peter Albin in 1944 (age 58); Uriah Heep's John Lawton in 1946 (age 56); Glenn Leonard, one of many to join the line-up of the Temptations, in 1947 (age 55); Frank Beard of ZZ Top in 1949 (age 53); Bonnie Pointer of the Pointer Sisters in 1951 (age 51); and .38 Special's Donnie Van Zandt, the younger brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ronnie Van Zandt, in 1952 (age 50).

On this day in music history:

In 1949, county music great Hank Williams debuted at The Grand Old Opry.

In 1966, Janis Joplin made her debut with Big Brother and the Holding Company at San Francisco's Avalon Ballroom.

In 1968, a fire at the Olympic Studios in London disrupted a session by the Rolling Stones, which was recording "Beggars Banquet."

In 1969, David Bowie's "Space Oddity" was released to coincide with the Apollo 11 moon mission.

In 1976, the Australian rock band AC/DC kicked off its first headlining tour of Great Britain in Scotland -- where several members of the group were born.

In 1983, Naked Eyes peaked in the top-10 pop singles chart with "Always Something There To Remind Me."

In 1984, Dio, Big Country, the Pretenders, Jimmy Cliff and others appeared at the 15th annual Pink Pop Festival in the Netherlands.

In 1987, the Seattle Center Arena canceled a June 17 concert by the Beastie Boys and Run DMC because of concerns about teen violence and vandalism.

In 1991, James Brown performed his first concert since getting out of prison after serving two-and-a-half years.

In 1992, Texas law officers called for a Time-Warner boycott if subsidiary Sire Records refused to pull Ice-T's album "Body Count" from stores. The album contained the song "Cop Killer," which authorities said promoted the killing of police officers.

In 1972, John Lennon's and Yoko Ono's "Sometime In New York City" -- featuring Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention, the Plastic Ono Band and Elephant's Memory -- was released.

In 1982, Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt and Gary "U.S." Bonds appeared at a rally for nuclear disarmament in New York's Central Park. More than three-quarters-of-a-million people showed up for what was the biggest political rally in American history.

In 1987, U2 filled London's Wembly Stadium during the band's world tour promoting "The Joshua Tree." The album became the Irish group's first No.1 album in America, topping the Billboard Top-200 for nine weeks.

Also in 1987, the Los Angeles coroner announced that blues musician Paul Butterfield -- who'd been found dead a month earlier at his home -- had died from a lethal mixture of drugs and alcohol.

In 1992, a New York jury acquitted New Kids on the Block Jordan Knight and Danny Wood, and their friend Tommy Page, of copyright infringement charges. The trio had been accused of stealing the chorus on the song "I'll Be Your Everything" from Percy Sledge.

In 1994, Cab Calloway suffered a massive stroke at his home in White Plaines, N.Y.

In 1995, Pearl Jam canceled concerts near San Diego, Calif., after police raised concerns about security.

Also in 1995, Diana Ross performed at the opening ceremonies of Israel's Hapoel Games in Jerusalem. It was her first performance in Israel.

And in 1995, rapper Luther Campbell -- formerly with 2 Live Crew -- filed for bankruptcy in Miami.

In 1998, the first-ever U.S. tour of the Phil Collins Big Band began in Saratoga, Calif.

In 1999, Michael Jackson paid more than $1.5 million for the Best Picture Oscar statuette producer David O. Selznick won for "Gone With the Wind" at a Sotheby's auction in New York.

In 2000, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the National Music Publishers Association sued Napster, demanding the online music-trading company remove all major record label songs from its MP3 digital music-trading database.

Also in 2000, Bobby Brown pleaded guilty to two of three counts stemming from a 1996 drunken driving conviction and was sentenced to 75 days, less time served, in the Broward County (Fla.) Jail. Brown's wife, pop star Whitney Houston, did not attend the hearing in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Today's musical quiz:

Where did U2's Bono, whose real name is Paul Hewson, get his stage name? Answer: Bono took his professional name from a billboard advertising Bono Vox, a hearing aid retailer.

In 1958, Frank Zappa graduated from Antelope Valley High School in Lancaster, Calif.

In 1969, the Rolling Stones introduced new lead guitarist Mick Taylor to the news media during a photo-op in London's Hyde Park. He replaced Stones co-founder Brian Jones.

Also in 1969, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Sam and Dave, the Staple Singers and others appeared at the Soul Bowl '69 at Houston's Astrodome.

In 1970, "The Long and Winding Road" topped the Billboard Hot-100 pop singles chart. It was the 20th and final No.1 single for the Beatles.

In 1972, Clyde McPhatter of the Drifters died of a heart attack. He was just 38. Elvis Presley had often said he wished his voice was the equal of McPhatter's.

In 1980, "Roadie" -- a film starring Meat Loaf -- opened in the United States. The rocker starred as a road manager who could fix any problem. The film soundtrack included Deborah Harry and Blondie, Pat Benatar, Cheap Trick, Alice Cooper, Styx, Teddy Pendergrass, Roy Orbison and Emmylou Harris.

Also in 1986, "The King of Swing" Benny Goodman died of a heart attack in his New York apartment at age 77.

In 1991, Mick Jagger and his wife, Jerry Hall, announced they were expecting their third child in January.

In 1992, then-Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Clinton criticized remarks by rap singer Sister Souljah about Los Angeles riots in 1992. (The Washington Post had quoted her asking, "If black people kill black people every day, why not have a week and kill white people?") Clinton's criticism sparked even more controversy.

In 1994, Don Henley attended a special premiere of the new movie "Wolf" in Boston. It was a benefit for Henley's Walden Woods Project in Massachusetts.

In 1995, Paula Abdul's "Head Over Heels" album was released.

In 1997, two members of the rap group Naughty By Nature were arrested in New York on weapons and reckless driving charges.

In 2000, Tonic headed overseas to entertain U.S. and NATO peacekeeping troops in England and in the war-torn Yugoslav provinces of Bosnia and Kosovo.

When Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall split in 1999, the courts annulled their marriage rather than issue a divorce. Why? Answer: Jagger convinced the courts, and Hall, that their 1990 Hindu marriage on Bali was invalid due to incomplete paperwork.

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(June 14)

Today's musical birthdays include the late Burl Ives, who was born in 1909; Muff Winwood of the Spencer Davis Group in 1943 (age 59); keyboardist Rod Argent of the Zombies, who also played with Argent, in 1945 (age 57); Alan White, who played with the Plastic Ono Band before joining Yes, in 1949 (age 53); Slade's Jimmy Lea in 1952 (age 50); Boy George, whose real name is George O'Dowd, in 1961 (age 41); and Queensryche's Chris DeGarmo in 1963 (age 398).

On this day in music history:

In 1953, Elvis Presley graduated from L.C. Humes High School in Memphis.

In 1961, country singer Patsy Cline was seriously injured in a car accident near Madison, Tenn.

In 1970, Blood Sweat and Tears opened a tour of Yugoslavia, Romania and Poland. The road trip was the first of the Soviet bloc by a Western rock band.

In 1979, Little Feat broke up, two weeks before leader Lowell George died of a heart attack.

In 1981, Bruce Springsteen, Graham Nash, Steve Stills, Gary "U.S." Bonds and Bonnie Raitt appeared at the "No Nukes" benefit at the Hollywood Bowl. Recordings of the event were later released as a triple album and a feature film.

In 1984, the Rolling Stones were inducted into the Madison Square Garden Hall of Fame in New York.

Also in 1984, Boy George unveiled his wax statue at Madame Tussaud's in London.

And in 1984, MTV announced an exclusivity deal with four record companies.

In 1988, Chuck Berry was sued for $5 million by a woman who claimed he slugged her in the mouth six months earlier.

In 1993, Pepsi pulled its Ray Charles Diet Pepsi TV commercials following a spate of tampering reports involving needles or syringes in cans of the soft drink.

In 1994, AT&T introduced Whitney Houston as the star of a new series of TV commercials for the long-distance phone company.

Also in 1994, Henry Mancini died of cancer at age 70.

In 1995, Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley gave their first TV interview as a married couple. However, they didn't say anything new or revealing to Diane Sawyer on ABC's "PrimeTime Live."

Also in 1995, Whitney Houston was granted a restraining order against an overzealous fan her lawyer thought was bent on violence.

In 1996, the Beach Boys played for 15,000 fans at Nashville's Fan Fair.

In 1997, Sinead O'Connor, Natalie Merchant, Van Morrison and the Saw Doctors were among the performers at the two-day Guinness Fleadh at New York's Randall's Island.

Also in 1997, it was reported that an investigation by Minnesota authorities had concluded that the newborn son of The Artist Formerly Known As Prince had died the previous October of natural causes. The boy had been born Oct. 16, 1996, suffering from an often fatal skeletal defect. The death investigation had been prompted by two former employees of The Artist, who had objected to the parents' decision to take the baby off life support.

And in 1997, the lawyer for Naughty By Nature rapper Vincent Brown claimed racism was behind the arrests one day earlier of Brown and bandmate Anthony "Treach" Criss. He said New York police had stopped the rappers because they were black and driving luxury cars.

In 2000, the "Return to Love" tour, Diana Ross's reunion with former Supremes Lynda Laurence and Scherrie Payne, began in Philadelphia. It marked the first time Ross performed the hit songs of the Supremes, in their entirety, since she left the group in 1970. (Less than a month later, the tour was canceled due to poor ticket sales.)

Today's musical quiz:

How old was Natalie Merchant when she joined 10,000 Maniacs as their lead singer. Answer: Just 17. She left the band to go solo in 1992.

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